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    Apostol (en. Apostle)

    /ɐˈpɔ.stol/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person sent or on a mission, usually as a messenger from God.
    Peter is one of Jesus' apostles.
    Si Pedro ay isa sa mga apostol ni Hesus.
    One of the twelve main followers of Jesus considered as founders of the Christian churches.
    The apostles spread the teachings of Christ to various places.
    Ang mga apostol ay nagpalaganap ng turo ni Kristo sa iba’t ibang lugar.
    A term in other religions referring to a teacher or proclaimer of faith.
    The apostles of other religions play an important role in their communities.
    Ang mga apostol ng mga ibang relihiyon ay may mahalagang papel sa kanilang mga komunidad.

    Etymology

    From Greek 'apostolos' meaning 'sent one'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Apostles of Christ
    The twelve main followers of Jesus
    Mga apostol ni Cristo
    Apostle of faith
    A person who advocates and teaches a specific faith
    Apostol ng pananampalataya

    Related Words

    evangelist
    A person who brings good news, often used in the context of preaching the Gospel.
    evangelista

    Slang Meanings

    A strong friend or brother in faith.
    He who sacrifices himself for others is really like an apostle.
    Siya na nag-aalay ng sarili para sa iba, parang apostol talaga.
    A person who boldly gathers skills.
    Carla is like an apostle in cooking; she probably knows every dish!
    Si Carla, parang apostol sa pagluluto; lahat yata ng lutuin ay alam na!
    Anyone who advocates for good deeds or missions.
    Uncle Bert is an apostle of helping street children.
    Si Tito Bert ay apostol ng pagtulong sa mga bata sa kalye.